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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow: Your New Favorite Treat

Discover the delightful Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Puppy Chow - a quick, no-bake treat that's both indulgent and guilt-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 box Rice Chex cereal can substitute with Crispix or Corn Chex
Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips semi-sweet can be used for richer taste
  • 4 oz cream cheese low-fat for fewer calories
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter coconut oil as a dairy-free alternative
Flavoring
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice bottled is fine if fresh isn’t available
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest can be omitted if in a pinch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract opt for pure extract for best taste
  • 1/4 tsp salt optional but enhances flavors
Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar consider powdered sweetener for lower-carb option
Blueberry Burst
  • 1 cup freeze-dried blueberries (crushed) fresh can make it soggy

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Food Processor
  • spatula
  • large mixing bowl
  • zip-top bag
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by crushing the freeze-dried blueberries into a fine powder using a food processor or a zip-top bag with a rolling pin.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt together the white chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and cream cheese over low heat.
  3. Remove the melted mixture from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, pour in the Rice Chex cereal and drizzle the melted mixture over it.
  5. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried blueberry powder until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the coated mixture into a large zip-top bag along with the powdered sugar and shake until completely coated.
  7. Spread the puppy chow on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; try substituting freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries for a unique twist.

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